How To Make A Leather Handle

[akozicki]

Hello fellow leather heads!

Just wanted to share with everyone the process I use to producing a very nice leather handle for the product line I came up with. If you have any questions about my methods or what I produce, feel free to ask! -Alec

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SKv_9FICwM

[Thor]

Interesting... Covers the basics.

[akozicki]

Pretty much. Tried to keep it short and sweet while showing some mistakes that I've made in the past concerning this type of product.

[TexasLady]

Hi Ako,

I would love to be able to make a handle like that. Thanks for the video.

TexasLady

[electrathon]

My recommendation is to place a piece of rope inside the handle to keep the handle round instead of flat.

[akozicki]

Using a type of cording rope would definitely fill it up but when it's treated properly and a good leather thickness you shouldn't need it.

Hi Ako,
I would love to be able to make a handle like that. Thanks for the video.
TexasLady

I'm glad I was able to help out! There are so many types of handles out there but I like how this one looks and feels when it is held.

[wlg190861]

Good job, instead of a rope, sew about 1/2 inch closer an run it through a rein rounder. I wish I would of stayed with leatherwork when younger. Thumbs up

[Nuttish]

Rope is the traditional manner of making that handle.

You won't have to wet it if you buy the correct weight. It's not practical to buy a different split for every project, but if you're making things that require pieces less than several inches wide I would heartily recommend getting a pull splitter. Have a look at the osborne 86 for an example of a good new one. And then get a 90 year old Chase pattern machine.

[sapplinger]

Do you have a version of the video where your stitching process is shown in real time as opposed to time lapse? I would like to see a little better detail if possible. Thanks